The Galactic Rangers were robots employed by the Galactic Government to protect the Solana galaxy. First appearing in Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, fighting off the Tyhrranoid invasion lead by Dr.Nefarious on Veldin with Ratchet as their new sergeant. They were often cowardly and reluctant to fight, but did so nonetheless with great heart.[1] The Rangers used a dropship for transportation. Their standard weapon was a weak arm-mounted blaster. Their main home base was aboard the Starship Phoenix.

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History

Up Your Arsenal

On Veldin the Galactic Rangers mistook Ratchet for their new sergeant and referred him as "Sarge," thrusting him into protecting the planet Veldin. The Rangers eventually assisted Ratchet on several planets, including Marcadia and Rilgar, armed with arm-mounted blasters and Nitro Launchers.[1] Ratchet occasionally had to complete missions with the Galactic Rangers in order to progress through the game. However, many missions were optional and may be completed for extra bolts, various gadgets and even a trophy.

In the final fight with Nefarious, the Rangers that appeared on Mylon were significantly stronger than before, and were able to take down enemy Soldier Bots and Mega Bots with ease.

Concept art of a Galactic Ranger

Ratchet & Clank comic series

In the comic series the Rangers were in any ground combat; however, aided Sasha Phyronix in dogfights either to rescue Talwyn or get the crystal shard; however, they were nowhere near as cowardly as before and were much more of assistance than in Up Your Arsenal .

Other appearances

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal multiplayer

The Galactic Rangers were forces that appeared at main bases and nodes captured by a team, the Rangers were also the neutral enemy units. They only appeared in Siege and Capture the Flag and came in three colors. Red, blue and gray. The Galactic Rangers would fire at anything not on their team including other Rangers. The only exception were turrets.

Ranks

Galactic Ranger Trooper

Galactic Ranger Engineer

Galacitc Ranger Medic

Galactic Ranger Riot Squad

Galactic Ranger Support Unit

Notable Rangers

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Galactic Ranger #1: Anybody have any idea of how we're supposed to shut down this forcefield?Galactic Ranger #2: Uh, H26. Why don't you try sticking your finger in the main power transformer?H26: You sure that's a good idea, sir? This thing looks pretty dangerous.Galactic Ranger #2: Suck it up, 26, you got nothing to worry about! I got special training in electronic… thing-a-ma-jigys!H26: Okay, here goes. AHHHHH!Galactic Ranger #2: H26, comeback.Galactic Ranger #3: Uh, H26 has been vaporized, sir. But the forcefield has been deactivated.Galactic Ranger #2: All right, that trooper deserves a medal. Complete your mission and report back to base for briefing.

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— H26's final and only conversation, UYA

Several rangers were named during the events of Up Your Arsenal, including H22, who another ranger claimed that they were having a birthday party for when in reality they needed Ratchet's assistance on Aridia. H26 was a ranger who died during Operation Thunderbolt when he was told by another ranger to stick his finger into the main power transformer for a Tyhrranoid base, resulting in him sacrificing himself to disable the shield. J31 was a ranger who made fun of one of his officers for his exploits in the Battle of the Amochi Flats.